Accountant 2

Accountant 2

This class is accountable for independently performing a full-range of professional accounting tasks in grant-related auditing and accounting. The employees in this class use professional accounting knowledge in developing, reviewing, and modifying accounting procedures, systems and policies. An Accountant 2 has considerable latitude in the use of discretion and exercise of professional judgment in revising and modifying procedures, systems and process.

Considerable knowledge of modern business accounting procedures; principles underling the laws, ordinances, and regulation governing the financial operations of the Education Department; principles, methods and practices of professional accounting; basic auditing principles and practices; professional accounting principles and practices including knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting; oral communication skills; use accounting software/database; analyze and evaluate accounting methods and procedures; analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers; organize, problem solve and meet deadlines; prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports; read and interpret written materials; utilize electronic informational systems for financial management; work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

May supervise bookkeeping (e.g. maintenance, balancing and reconciling of accounts), accounts payable and/or receivable functions or other accounting related paraprofessional or clerical functions as assigned.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties:

• Acts in conjunction with Grant Project Coordinators
• Advises department heads and others on accounting policies and interpret and apply them to various grant functions to ensure conformance
• Analyzes and interprets accounting records and reports
• Assists higher level staff in planning, design and implementation of accounting procedures or systems
• Assists in budget management by compiling and reviewing program budget proposals, preparing estimates and calculations of projected expenditures and quarterly allotments, and preparing monthly reports
• Assists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of electronic data processing systems
• Assists in the preparation of end-of-year expenditure reports
• Assists in the preparation of special financial statements and reports for the information and guidance of city officials
• Develops and modifies detailed accounting procedures, policies and systems, as necessary in order to meet changing requirements
• Follows Business Office Grant Policies and Procedures Manual for: Grant Awards and Appropriations, Budget Revisions, Accounts Payable/Requisition/Purchasing, Reclassifications, Fiscal Timeline, Assist in preparation of CT State Department of Education cash management requests
• Monitors fiscal aspects of grant programs by preparing or reviewing financial reports, reviewing expenditures for compliance with grant contracts, providing technical assistance to grantees in maintaining accounting records
• Prepares balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accounts
• Recommends accounting related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviews
• Records complex and compound journal entries
• Responds to grant-audit requests
• Reviews expenditures and prepares or reviews financial statements
• Sets up and maintains accurate grant records and accounts
• Utilizes electronic data processing systems for financial records, reports and analysis
• Performs related duties as required

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.